Kia Rio: Engine Oil and Filter / Fuel Filter (For Diesel engine only)

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the battery.

(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

Remove the ECM.

(Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "ECM")

Disconnect the water sensor heater connector (A).

Disconnect the fuel inlet tube (B) quick-connector and the fuel outlet tube (C) quick-connector.

Remove the fuel filter assembly (B) after loosening the mounting nuts (A).

Remove the fuel heater & water sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket after removing the bracket bolts (A), replace it with a new one, and then install the fuel filter assembly in accordance with reverse of above steps.

When replacing the fuel filter, must replace the O-ring.

Bleed air in low pressure fuel circuit.

(Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "Bleeding air procedure in low pressure fuel circuit")

Start the engine and check that there is any leak on the low pressure fuel circuit including the fuel filter.

Install in the reverse order of removal.